Brainfart says NO

[nmcardsfan]

I cant believe this...

http://www.cardchronicle.com/

Originally Posted by cardchronicle.com

ESPN has offered to place this year's season opener between the two teams at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium in its "Monday Night Football" time slot on Labor Day night. As U of L announced its full 2008 schedule today, head coach Steve Kragthorpe said the Cardinals "would love to do it" and were just waiting for UK's approval.

But Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart told The Courier-Journal this afternoon that the Wildcats won't agree to play that Monday night.

"We're willing to play that game Thursday through Sunday, and we've communicated that to the people at ESPN," Barnhart said. "We're not going to play that on a Monday night and give ourselves that short turnaround on a Saturday game. We're going to have a young team, and we feel it's in the best interest of our program to guard that prep time and that recovery time."

UK plays Norfolk State the following Saturday. U of L also has a game that Saturday, against Tennessee Tech.

"It's a real honor to have an opportunity to play in a traditional prime time slot reserved for Monday Night Football to showcase both of our programs," U of L athletic directory Tom Jurich said in a statement. "We're thrilled that ESPN wants us in this marquee television position. I hope everything works out for this event to showcase the state of Kentucky."

Wow...just wow. A chance at GREAT exposure on the national stage at a premier time and Brainfart wont do it??

[Neena77]

I can believe it. He's a moron.

[CardinalJunky]

I've said this 20 times, I'll say it again......

THEY DO NOT WANT TO PLAY LOUISVILLE!!! AT ALL! NONE!!

UK tried to piss off Jurich when the last time came to sign the contract. They wanted to move the game to the 3rd week of the season and thought that Jurich would say no. Well, he didn't. They wanted out, but they wanted UL to be the ones who got out. Now, they are going to "show" Tom Jurich and Louisville that they are in control, even when the game is at UL. Well, screw 'em. If we had not blown coverage, they'd still be talking to themselves about getting their ass handed to them again.

Freddy

[Red Alert]

Bitches.

[HarveyGlass]

You're exactly right Freddy. Barnhart is trying like hell to get Jurich to drop the series. Fat chance Dopey. See you in September. lmao

[Empire Lindy]

HOW does UK get to dictate when this game is played? They forced us to play the 3rd weekend of the season last year, now it's our turn at home.

I'd be talking some serious shit if I were Jurich right now. Get Chip Crosby and Eric Crawford in my office and just call UK and its admin every name in the book.